Whether it's press releases about technological advances in ATM machines, new product unveiling, tips for PIN security or updates about the growth of Access Cash, you'll find it all here, on our ATM and debit news page.
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EMV,Chip, or Chip & Pin Technology
August 24, 2011
You have no doubt seen or heard of EMV or chip cards in the past couple of years, but may not be certain exactly what EMV is or what it means for your business. As a business owner, there are a number of things you need to know about EMV to ensure that your ATM operation is secure and un-interrupted.
Access Cash General Partnership acquires ATM contract portfolio from Cash N Go Ltd.
February 15, 2011
Access Cash General Partnership is pleased to announce that it has acquired the ATM business of Cash N Go Ltd. including their 1,370 ATM merchant location contracts effective February 15, 2011.
> "We are delighted to welcome the Cash N Go clients and employees to Access Cash. The Cash N Go team, and its President Ken Nichols, have been leaders in the ATM industry in Canada since 1998" says Chris Chandler, President of Access Cash. "We believe there is an excellent cultural fit with high quality customer service across the two organizations and we look forward to welcoming each of our new clients with our exceptional service and solutions".
> Access Cash/Cash N Go ATM will consolidate many Western Canadian operations in the Cash N Go Edmonton Office.
Access Cash operates under the Access Cash, EZEE ATM and Cash N Go names. Access Cash is Canada's premier ATM portfolio management services provider with representation in every province and territory in Canada. With the completion of this acquisition, Access Cash now owns or operates in excess of 6,400 ATMs in Canada and processes more than 28,000,000 ATM withdrawals annually.
John Shepherd-Barron, Credited with inventing cash machine, dies at 84
May 19, 2010
John Shepherd-Barron, the Scotsman credited with inventing the world's first automatic cash machine, has died after a short illness. He was 84.
Canadian Bank Machine Association (CBMA) White Paper prepared by Duncan Consulting
April 28, 2010
The Canadian Bank Machine Association (CBMA) has engaged Duncan Consulting to draft a white paper, which explores Interac’s chip initiative, its impact on the non-bank ABM industry, and proposes potential strategies for Interac and the CBMA to pursue jointly for the mutual benefit of industry participants and ABM users.
Global ATM Pictogram: A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words
June 1, 2008
This is ATMIA's official global ATM pictogram. It has been successfully tested in three cultures - the United Kingdom, Iran and Korea as part of the registration process with the International Organization for Standardization for creating a global public sign or standard symbol for the ATM.
Advertising on ATM: An Easy Way to Increase Revenues
August 15, 2005
Faced with the high cost of fuel, escalating credit card fees and market competition, retailers looking for ways to increase in-store sales should look no further than their own ATM. When considering options for in-store advertising and generating additional revenue, the ATM is actually the most cost-effective and the easiest place to start.
Interac Association: PIN Security Awareness Program
May 22, 2003
Canadians use Interac Shared Services millions of times a day to safely withdraw money from their banking accounts and to pay for goods and services; - Cardholders can keep their money safe by playing a significant role in protecting their Personal Identification Number (PIN) and debit card(s) and being PIN Smart;
